Caring For Your Hardwood Floors

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Caring for your hardwood floor is easy and can help extend its life and preserve its appearance. By observing a few precautions and using appropriate cleaning methods, you can expect years of beauty from your hardwood flooring. Be aware, with hardwood, care and maintenance instructions may also differ by region as the flooring may shrink or expand based on climate and humidity. Wood floors perform best when room humidity falls between 30 and 50 percent, and room temperature falls between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. And remember, because no two pieces of hardwood are the same, it may have natural blemishes such as mineral streaks, small knots or grain variations.